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Chapter 1: Introduction
BenchCel Microplate Handling Workstation R-Series User Guide
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Software description
About this topic
This topic describes the software you use to set up, control, and
troubleshoot the BenchCel Workstation.
BenchWorks
Automation Control
software
The BenchWorks Automation Control software (or BenchWorks
software) allows you to:
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Set up the BenchCel Workstation . During setup, you need to create
device files for the BenchCel device and external devices. You
create device files when you set up the BenchCel device and
external devices. For setup information, see “Setup Workflow” on
page 50.
❑
Set up user accounts and privileges . You can set up different user
accounts to enforce access policies. For instructions, see the
BenchWorks Automation Control User Guide .
❑
Define labware . Labware definitions describe the labware you will
use during protocol runs. For instructions, see the BenchWorks
Automation Control User Guide .
❑
Create protocols . Protocols determine the sequence of tasks you
want to automate in a run. For example, you can use a protocol to
apply barcode labels to 100 microplates. For protocol-writing
instructions, see the
BenchWorks Automation Control User Guide .
❑
Run, pause, monitor, and stop protocols . You can start, pause,
monitor, and stop a protocol run from the controlling computer.
For a full description and instructions on how to use the BenchWorks
software, see the
BenchWorks Automation Control User Guide .